Being confident: managing feelings and emotions

Children at age five begin to achieve a sense of confidence especially when having to manage emotions in front of other children and adults. As a parent, you need to consider that the transition from home to school is a major event in your child’s life. Your child will need to feel safe and secure and will succeed with your support, praise and encouragement.

DID YOU KNOW?

• 5 years old appear to be confident but still need support to understand their own feelings and that of others

• They wish to please their friends and be part of a social group

• They appear to be more in control of their emotions and tantrums become less common

• They are more receptive to talk and reason with parents or adults in the event of a disagreement

• They are amenable to accept rules given

• They become aware of boys and girls

• They know the difference between fantasy and reality

• They appear to be more independent

• They can be impulsive (sometimes demanding, sometimes very cooperative)

• They enjoy showing off artistic skills: sing, dance and act